Recent Obituaries

Thomas Mersman

Mar 8, 2025

Tom Mersman, age 77, of Paola, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. Tom was born February 17, 1948 in Garnett, Kansas to Ralph and Florence (Wolken) Mersman. Tom graduated from Garnett High with the Class of 1966. On September 7, 1968 Tom was united to the love of his life, Lynette Newman....

Becky Cleaver

Mar 6, 2025

Becky Arlene (Catron) Cleaver, age 76, passed away at Medicalodges of Iola on March 6, 2025.

Becky was born on July 13, 1948, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Albun and Lora Catron.

On Valentine's Day in 1966, Becky married the love of her life, Harlan Cleaver. They had three children and made their home in Iola, Kansas. She was very...

Sandy Peine

Mar 5, 2025

Sandy S. Peine, age 66, of Princeton, Kansas, passed away peacefully at Baldwin Healthcare and Rehab on March 5, 2025. Sandy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, whose warmth and vibrant spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.

Sandra Sue Potter was born on October 7, 1958, in Garnett, Kansas, to Albert and Beverly (Ashburn) Potter....

Larry Hermreck

Mar 3, 2025

Larry Hermreck, age 71, of Garnett, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at St. Luke's South Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas.

He was born on January 27, 1954, at Garnett, Kansas, a son in a set of twins born to Conrad B. and Ann M. (Wolken) Hermreck, being the first set born at Anderson County Hospital. Larry attended...

Delores Luedke

Feb 27, 2025

Delores Luedke, née Lay, was born to Clarence and Flossie (Cox) Lay in rural Colony, KS on October 17, 1930. She lived a rich, full life. She always said that she never thought that she would live as long as she did, but we are sure glad that she blessed us for all these years. Delores died in Atwood, KS...

Richard Rommelfanger

Feb 26, 2025

Richard Leon Rommelfanger, age 91, of Greeley, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Residential Living Center in Garnett.

Richard Leon Rommelfanger was born on March 21, 1933 to Nicholas Godfred and Mary Christina (Westerman) Rommelfanger in Greeley, Kansas. Richie attended grade school at St. John's Catholic School and graduated from Greeley High School with the Class of 1951....

Kenneth "Kenny" Smail

Feb 21, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Dee Smail, age 72, of Piqua, Kansas, passed away on February 21, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by loved ones.

Kenny was born on March 5, 1952, in Dallas, Texas to Wayne and Vivian (Porter) Smail. He attended high school in Iola, Kansas, and graduated with the class of 1971. During his time at IHS, Kenny excelled...

Koda Cole

Feb 21, 2025

Koda LeeAnn Cole, age 16, passed away on February 21, 2025.

Koda was born on August 27, 2008, in Iola, Kansas. She resided in Iola and was a Junior at Iola High School.

Koda was known for her beautiful hair, contagious goofiness, and her big heart. She loved animals and babies. She loved to draw, cook, and bake, although her...

Larry Utley

Feb 21, 2025

Larry Raymond Utley, 81, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Friday, February 21st, in his home.

Larry was born on December 7, 1943, in Pipestone, Minnesota, to Marvin F. Utley and Florence H. (Lange) Utley. He attended school in Minnesota before moving to La Harpe, Kansas, where he completed his education. A lifelong auto body repair technician and small business owner,...

Joe Sutherland

Feb 20, 2025

Joe Cortner Sutherland, age 81, of Iola, Kansas, passed away February 20, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital - Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri. Joe was born at St. John's Hospital on May 3, 1943, in Iola, Kansas, to Charles L. Sutherland and Gladys V. (Cortner) Sutherland.

Joe attended school in Iola with the class of 1961. He and Lynne Sutton were...

Craig Galey

Feb 18, 2025

Craig Galey, age 52, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away at his residence on February 18th, 2025.

Craig Thomas Galey was born amidst the autumn hues of Garnett, Kansas, on October 31, 1972. He was the second of four children born to Tom and Dede (Borders) Galey. Craig grew up in Garnett, graduating from Garnett High School with the class of 1991...

Lawrence Apley

Feb 16, 2025

Lawrence Lewis Apley of Yates Center, Kansas, passed away February 16, 2025, at Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Lawrence was born April 29, 1959, to Lawrence C. Apley and Margaret L. (Boffing) Apley.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his wife, Linda. He is survived by his brother, Dale Apley.

No services are planned at this time.

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Patty (Lewis-Stanley) Franklin

Feb 16, 2025

Patricia "Patty" Ann (Lewis-Stanley) Franklin, age 83, passed away at Saint Luke's Hospital in Iola, Kansas, surrounded by family, on February 16, 2025.

Patty was born on March 30, 1941, in Colfax, Washington, to Robert and Wanda Lewis. Her early years were spent in Steptoe, Washington, where she attended grade school. She later graduated from Colfax High School with the...

Connie L. Wilson

Feb 15, 2025

Connie Lee Wilson, age 78, of Savonburg, Kansas, passed away February 15, 2025, at Neosho Memorial Regional Hospital, Chanute, Kansas. Connie was born August 12, 1946, in Moran, Kansas, to Alden L. Dennis and Velma N. (Brooks) Dennis.

Connie attended school in Moran. She and Robert L. Wilson were married June 2, 1963, in Moran, Kansas.

Connie worked in education...

Henry Flack

Feb 9, 2025

Henry C. Flack, a devoted husband, loving father, and hardworking man with an unwavering sense of humor and determination, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025 at his home in Arlington, Texas. He was the beloved husband of Theresa Flack for 57 wonderful years, their journey together beginning on a crisp October day when they married. Their love story started...

Sue Hardman

Feb 9, 2025

Sue Hardman, age 76, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Parkview Heights in Garnett.

Susan A. Mader was born on August 1, 1948, in Garnett, Kansas, the daughter of Clair and Agnes (Brummel) Mader. Sue attended school at Holy Angels and graduated from Garnett High School with the Class of 1966.

She was...

Pamela Taylor

Feb 9, 2025

Pamela Kay Taylor, age 68, of Iola, Kansas, passed away February 9, 2025, at St. Luke's East Hospital, Lee's Summit, Missouri. Pam was born August 3, 1956, in Iola, Kansas, to Robert "Bob" Monroe Wilson and Beulah "Darlene" (Tindle) Wilson.

Pam attended Iola High School. After high school, she married Joe Garrison and they had three daughters; Shamarie Garrison (Teresa...

Grayden E. Tressler

Feb 7, 2025

Grayden E. Tressler, age 87, Colony, Kansas, passed away February 7, 2025, at Rock Creek Nursing Home, Ottawa, Kansas. Grayden was born July 13, 1937, in Colony, Kansas, to George Tressler and Gladys (West) Tressler.

Grayden attended school in Colony, graduating from Colony High School in 1955. He continued his education and obtained his teaching certificate from Pittsburg State Teachers' College,...

Brandon Hobbs

Feb 6, 2025

Brandon Hobbs, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, nephew, and friend to many, passed away tragically in a plane crash on Thursday, February 6, 2025, while serving as a Department of Defense contractor pilot in the Philippines. Born September 16, 1973, Brandon lived a life defined by service, courage, and a boundless love for both his family and his country.

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Eileen Murphy

Feb 5, 2025

Eileen Murphy, age 82, of Chanute, KS, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Labette Health Hospital in Parsons, KS.

Eileen Emma Stover was born in the family farm home west of Chanute, Kansas on December 26, 1942. She was the third of four children born to August and Emma (Harner) Stover. Eileen loved growing up on the farm...